Tag: state police
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NASS drafting law on state police – Senate leader, Bamidele
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed that the National Assembly is in the process of developing legal frameworks for the creation of state police. He said that the establishment of the state police will serve as part of measures to address insecurity in the country..
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Still on state police – By Dakuku Peterside
When a policy fails to factor in public response to its benefits and drawbacks, success takes the backseat. Ignoring public behaviour often results in poor implementation and unintended consequences. In Nigeria, a nation grappling with complex and diverse security challenges, the limitations of centralised policing have become glaringly evident.
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Governors back creation of state police – NEC
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Thursday, said 36 states of the federation had endorsed the creation of state police, following the submission of their reports to the National Economic Council (NEC).
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Cattle breeders campaign against state police
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has described the proposed state police as too expensive and risky to implement.
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Are those opposed to state police putting our lives at risk? – By Magnus Onyibe
Since 1999, as insecurity in Nigeria has surged dramatically, federal and state governments have been divided over whether to maintain the current central policing system or shift to a state/local policing model.
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Senator rejects state police, says outfit’ll be abused
Sen. Sani Musa (APC- Niger East), on Monday rejected the proposed establishment of state Police in the country, saying the outfit will be subjected to ‘political abuse.’ Musa told NAN in Kano shortly after the deliberations at the just-concluded
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Constitution Review: Senators list LG autonomy, state police, others at Senate retreat in Kano
The Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review began a two-day retreat in Kano on Friday, lists LG autonomy, state police as key areas of focus. The lawmakers also announced plans to produce a draft bill by December 2025. Key discussions at the event, jointly organized with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), focused on…
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NEC sets date for governors to submit report on state Police
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged all states that are yet to make submissions on the proposed State Police to submit their report on or before Sept. 9. The acting governor of Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Lawal, made this known while briefing newsmen
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Time to embrace state police is now – AIG
A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ambrose Aisabor says it’s time for Nigeria to embrace state police to mitigate the security situation in the country. Aisabor told NAN on Sunday in Benin that the failure of the centralised police system to nip insecurity
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We’ll adhere to FG’s decision on state Police – IG
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of State Police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General